The following is a summary of “Imaging tests as predictors of progression to rheumatoid arthritis in clinically suspect arthralgia: A systematic review & meta-analysis ,” published in the January 2025 ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two of the most common types of ...

Background Shoulder MRI for diagnostic purposes carries an inherent risk of finding asymptomatic changes not causing problems. This can lead to overdiagnosis and ultimately, overtreatment. To mitigate ...

Ric Hartig credits weight lifting with helping him overcome a lifetime of health issues, including two cancer battles, arthritis, shoulder surgery and an ulcer.

autoantibodies against citrullinated IGF2BP1 are detected in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and positively correlate with disease severity.

Hand tools, such as foam grips, dressing sticks, and compression gloves, may make performing everyday tasks easier for those with hand, wrist, or finger pain from rheumatoid arthritis. If you’re ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis and an autoimmune disease. An RA flare, also known as an exacerbation, occurs when a person experiences transient worsening of their rheumatoid ...

This photo shows evidence of damage caused by long-term rheumatoid arthritis which was present before the newer anti-arthritic drugs became widely available. In addition to disease-modifying drugs, ...

Shoulder instability has distinct imaging features, according to a presenter. MRI, MR arthrography and CT may be useful in identifying and evaluating instability conditions. KOLOA, Hawaii ...

A technique for repairing rotator cuff injuries developed by University of Adelaide academics has delivered game-changing results for people with shoulder pain. About 10,000 repairs to the rotator ...

People who have arthritis are probably already well aware of the ways chronic and fluctuating pain can seep into the day-to-day. Anything from a dull ache to a burning sensation can keep you from ...